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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Bedford

Population

Value
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County: Bedford

Population

Value
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County: Bedford Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

53,055
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (53,055) is greater than the previously measured value (51,964).
Prior Value
(51,964)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing significantly.
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County: Bedford

Age and Sex

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County: Bedford

Age and Sex

Value
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County: Bedford Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

Population Under Age 5

6.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (5.8%), Bedford has a value of 6.7%.
TN Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the US Value (5.5%), Bedford has a value of 6.7%.
US Value
(5.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (6.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.7%).
Prior Value
(6.7%)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

Population Under Age 18

25.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (22.0%), Bedford has a value of 25.2%.
TN Value
(22.0%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Bedford has a value of 25.2%.
US Value
(21.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (25.2%) is less than the previously measured value (25.3%).
Prior Value
(25.3%)
Over time, the Bedford value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Bedford Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65

15.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (17.4%), Bedford has a value of 15.1%.
TN Value
(17.4%)
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), Bedford has a value of 15.1%.
US Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (15.1%) is greater than the previously measured value (14.8%).
Prior Value
(14.8%)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford Female Population

Current Value:

Female Population

50.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (51.0%), Bedford has a value of 50.1%.
TN Value
(51.0%)
Compared to the US Value (50.5%), Bedford has a value of 50.1%.
US Value
(50.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (50.1%) is less than the previously measured value (50.2%).
Prior Value
(50.2%)
Over time, the Bedford value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Bedford Male Population

Current Value:

Male Population

49.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (49.0%), Bedford has a value of 49.9%.
TN Value
(49.0%)
Compared to the US Value (49.5%), Bedford has a value of 49.9%.
US Value
(49.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (49.9%) is greater than the previously measured value (49.8%).
Prior Value
(49.8%)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing significantly.
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County: Bedford

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Bedford

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Bedford Population White

Current Value:

Population White

86.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (78.4%), Bedford has a value of 86.0%.
TN Value
(78.4%)
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Bedford has a value of 86.0%.
US Value
(75.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (86.0%) is less than the previously measured value (86.1%).
Prior Value
(86.1%)
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County: Bedford Population Black or African American

Current Value:

Population Black or African American

8.7%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (16.5%), Bedford has a value of 8.7%.
TN Value
(16.5%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Bedford has a value of 8.7%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (8.7%) is less than the previously measured value (8.8%).
Prior Value
(8.8%)
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County: Bedford Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:

Population American Indian and Alaska Native

1.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (0.6%), Bedford has a value of 1.5%.
TN Value
(0.6%)
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Bedford has a value of 1.5%.
US Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (1.5%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.5%).
Prior Value
(1.5%)
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County: Bedford Population Asian

Current Value:

Population Asian

1.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (2.1%), Bedford has a value of 1.2%.
TN Value
(2.1%)
Compared to the US Value (6.4%), Bedford has a value of 1.2%.
US Value
(6.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (1.2%) is greater than the previously measured value (1.1%).
Prior Value
(1.1%)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:

Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (0.1%), Bedford has a value of 0.2%.
TN Value
(0.1%)
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Bedford has a value of 0.2%.
US Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (0.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.2%).
Prior Value
(0.2%)
Over time, the Bedford value is staying the same.
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County: Bedford Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

Population Two or More Races

2.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (2.3%), Bedford has a value of 2.4%.
TN Value
(2.3%)
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Bedford has a value of 2.4%.
US Value
(3.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (2.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.4%).
Prior Value
(2.4%)
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County: Bedford Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

Population Hispanic or Latino

16.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (7.5%), Bedford has a value of 16.3%.
TN Value
(7.5%)
Compared to the US Value (19.5%), Bedford has a value of 16.3%.
US Value
(19.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (16.3%) is greater than the previously measured value (15.8%).
Prior Value
(15.8%)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing significantly.
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County: Bedford Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:

Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

72.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (72.0%), Bedford has a value of 72.6%.
TN Value
(72.0%)
Compared to the US Value (58.4%), Bedford has a value of 72.6%.
US Value
(58.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (72.6%) is less than the previously measured value (73.1%).
Prior Value
(73.1%)
Over time, the Bedford value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Bedford

Population Characteristics

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County: Bedford

Population Characteristics

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County: Bedford Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

7.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (7.7%), Bedford has a value of 7.5%.
TN Value
(7.7%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Bedford has a value of 7.5%.
US Value
(6.6%)
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County: Bedford Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

6.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (5.4%), Bedford has a value of 6.4%.
TN Value
(5.4%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Bedford has a value of 6.4%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Over time, the Bedford value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Bedford

Housing

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County: Bedford

Housing

Value
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County: Bedford Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

20,893
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (20,893) is greater than the previously measured value (20,456).
Prior Value
(20,456)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing significantly.
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County: Bedford Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

65.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (59.6%), Bedford has a value of 65.6%.
TN Value
(59.6%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Bedford has a value of 65.6%.
US Value
(57.8%)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$221,200
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of $221,200 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $163,700 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $136,700.
TN Counties
Compared to the TN Value ($232,100), Bedford has a value of $221,200 which is lower and worse.
TN Value
($232,100)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Bedford has a value of $221,200 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($281,900)
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County: Bedford Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,257
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of $1,257 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,173 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,325.
TN Counties
Compared to the TN Value ($1,449), Bedford has a value of $1,257 which is lower and better.
TN Value
($1,449)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Bedford has a value of $1,257 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
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County: Bedford Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$456
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of $456 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $390 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $435.
TN Counties
Compared to the TN Value ($442), Bedford has a value of $456 which is higher and worse.
TN Value
($442)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Bedford has a value of $456 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
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County: Bedford Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$863
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of $863 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $777 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $863.
TN Counties
Compared to the TN Value ($1,047), Bedford has a value of $863 which is lower and better.
TN Value
($1,047)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Bedford has a value of $863 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing significantly.
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County: Bedford

Family & Living Arrangements

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County: Bedford

Family & Living Arrangements

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County: Bedford Households

Current Value:

Households

18,469
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Bedford Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.70
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (2.50), Bedford has a value of 2.70.
TN Value
(2.50)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Bedford has a value of 2.70.
US Value
(2.60)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

Current Value:

Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

11.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (7.6%), Bedford has a value of 11.6%.
TN Value
(7.6%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Bedford has a value of 11.6%.
US Value
(21.7%)
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County: Bedford

Education

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County: Bedford

Education

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County: Bedford People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

85.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of 85.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 86.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 82.2%.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of 85.0% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value (89.3%), Bedford has a value of 85.0% which is lower and worse.
TN Value
(89.3%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Bedford has a value of 85.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: Bedford People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

17.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of 17.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 17.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 13.3%.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of 17.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value (29.7%), Bedford has a value of 17.1% which is lower and worse.
TN Value
(29.7%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Bedford has a value of 17.1% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Bedford

Health

Value
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County: Bedford

Health

Value
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County: Bedford Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability

15.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the TN Value (15.3%), Bedford has a value of 15.4%.
TN Value
(15.3%)
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Bedford has a value of 15.4%.
US Value
(12.9%)
Over time, the Bedford value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

87.1%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of 87.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 88.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 87.0%.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of 87.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value (88.9%), Bedford has a value of 87.1% which is lower and worse.
TN Value
(88.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (87.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (85.3%).
Prior Value
(85.3%)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Bedford

Economy

Value
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County: Bedford

Economy

Value
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County: Bedford Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

59.2%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of 59.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 51.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 48.1%.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of 59.2% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value (58.4%), Bedford has a value of 59.2% which is higher and better.
TN Value
(58.4%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Bedford has a value of 59.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(59.6%)
Over time, the Bedford value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

56.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of 56.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 50.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 47.0%.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of 56.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value (57.0%), Bedford has a value of 56.0% which is lower and worse.
TN Value
(57.0%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Bedford has a value of 56.0% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(58.5%)
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County: Bedford Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

14,143
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (14,143) is less than the previously measured value (14,318).
Prior Value
(14,318)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

-1.2%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of -1.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 2.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than -0.5%.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of -1.2% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value (5.3%), Bedford has a value of -1.2% which is lower and worse.
TN Value
(5.3%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Bedford has a value of -1.2% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (-1.2%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-2.3%).
Prior Value
(-2.3%)
Over time, the Bedford value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford

Transportation

Value
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County: Bedford

Transportation

Value
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County: Bedford Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

26.4
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of 26.4 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 27.3 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 31.5.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of 26.4 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value (25.5), Bedford has a value of 26.4 which is higher and worse.
TN Value
(25.5)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Bedford has a value of 26.4 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
Over time, the Bedford value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Bedford

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Bedford

Income & Poverty

Value
Compared to:

County: Bedford Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$59,955
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of $59,955 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $54,357 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $47,994.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of $59,955 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value ($64,035), Bedford has a value of $59,955 which is lower and worse.
TN Value
($64,035)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Bedford has a value of $59,955 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Bedford Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$28,520
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of $28,520 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $28,321 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $26,545.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of $28,520 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value ($36,040), Bedford has a value of $28,520 which is lower and worse.
TN Value
($36,040)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Bedford has a value of $28,520 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
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County: Bedford People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

12.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to TN Counties, Bedford has a value of 12.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 16.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 18.1%.
TN Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Bedford has a value of 12.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the TN Value (14.0%), Bedford has a value of 12.4% which is lower and better.
TN Value
(14.0%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Bedford has a value of 12.4% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Bedford value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Bedford

Businesses

Value
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County: Bedford

Businesses

Value
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County: Bedford Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

868
Number of Establishments
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Bedford (868) is greater than the previously measured value (846).
Prior Value
(846)
Over time, the Bedford value is increasing significantly.
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